News and Events

October 10th, 2011

CA Solar Signed a 4.5MW 25-year PPA contract with an energy company in Maryland, USA

San Jose, California, October 10th, 2011 -- CA Solar LLC announced that the company has signed 25 years power purchase agreement (PPA) to design, build and finance 4.5MW solar PV generation systems in state of Maryland. The project is now fully permitted with interconnection agreement and site leasing agreement in place. "This was a one-step forward for CA Solar in solar project development business.", Kevin Gao, VP of CA Solar, stated, "It will allow us to position ourself for steady growth into 2012 and beyond."

CA Solar LLC is a turnkey solution provider for solar energy systems, and is a developer and financier of solar farm projects. Our product offering includes solar PV panels, ground mounts/trackers, inverters, BIPV, LED lighting, and thin film solar products. Our flagship product are high efficiency solar modules using selective emitter technologies with up to 18.5% cell efficiency and over 15% module efficiency. Our mission is to help solar industry to achieve grid parity.

September 15th, 2011

CA Solar Signed a joint venture agreement with Jiangsu Shangke Solar Tech Ltd to form a solar project development company in China.

Shanghai, China, September 15th, 2011 -- CA Solar LLC announced that the company has reached agreement with Jiangsu Shangke Solar Tech Ltd to form a joint venture company in China to develop solar power generation project in China. The joint venture will have registered capital of $6 million in first phase and expand to $15 million in phase-2. signed 25 years power purchase agreement (PPA) to design, build and finance 4.5MW solar PV generation systems in state of Maryland. The project is now fully permitted with interconnection agreement and site leasing agreement in place. "China is expected to reach 1.8GW installation capacility in 2011, grow 3 folds in 2010 level, and further grow to 20GW by 2015. This is one of fastest growing market for solar PV and this JV will enable us to participate into this market.", Kevin Gao, VP of CA Solar, stated. "We are pleased to join force with CA Solar, leverage CA Solar's expertise and maximize its experience in USA to develop China market. Mr Dai, President of Jiangsu Shangke Solar Tech Ltd stated.

CA Solar LLC is a turnkey solution provider for solar energy systems, and is a developer and financier of solar farm projects. Our product offering includes solar PV panels, ground mounts/trackers, inverters, BIPV, LED lighting, and thin film solar products. Our flagship product are high efficiency solar modules using selective emitter technologies with up to 18.5% cell efficiency and over 15% module efficiency. Our mission is to help solar industry to achieve grid parity.

The four signing parties plan to work with provincial and city governments to build and invest in a few large industrial zones for Emerging Technology (BET) for investing in, incubation, research and manufacturing of said technologies and industries. BET shall focus on Energy Conservation and Environment Protection, New Generation in Information Technology, Biochemistry, High End Manufacturing, New Energy, Material and Automobile, including Cultural, Sports and Chinese Medicine related sectors - all part of the Twelve, Five-year-plan of focusing on the development of emerging industries.

"I am honored to be here at 2011 U.S.-China Governor Forum, the first of its kind between the United States and China at governor level." Kevin stated, "We are glad to be at the epicenter of technological development and to participate this collaboration at global level."

Shanghai, China, Feb 24, 2011 -- Kevin Gao, VP of CA Solar LLC delivered a speech at SNEC Conference at Shanghai International Convention Center in Pudong. Kevin's speech was to urge Chinese companies invest into USA solar project development, solar project construction financing, and solar farm operation. His key notes were well received by Chinese solar industry insiders, local community green advocates, investors, reporters, etc. "There is over-investment in module assembly and its upper stream in cell, wafer, ingot, and silicon productions, and under-investment in downstream in system integration and solar farm project development", Kevin emphasized his long standing view, "In this once again over supply and rapid price reduction situation, the winners will be those who can shift their strategy to downstream solar project development."

CA Solar LLC is a turnkey solution provider for solar energy systems, and is a developer and financier of solar farm projects. Our product offering includes solar PV panels, ground mounts/trackers, inverters, BIPV, LED lighting, and thin film solar products. Our flagship product are high efficiency solar modules using selective emitter technologies with up to 18.5% cell efficiency and over 15% module efficiency. Our mission is to help solar industry to achieve grid parity.

The SNEC PV is the largest and most influential solar PV conference in China, and had over 1800 exhibitors and over 100,000 visitors in 2011 .

November 17th, 2010

CA Solar Signed a 25-year 2.5MW PPA contract with a public school in San Jose, California

San Jose, California, November 17th, 2010 -- CA Solar LLC announced that the company and its subsidiary have signed 25 years power purchase agreement (PPA) to design, build and finance 2.5MW solar PV generation systems with a public school in San Jose, California. The details of PPA will remain to be un-disclosed for a few more months. "This was a major milestone for CA Solar.", Kevin stated, "It delivers a clear message to our partners in solar industry: We set our mission in solar industry and now we can achieve our goals."

CA Solar LLC is a turnkey solution provider for solar energy systems, and is a developer and financier of solar farm projects. Our product offering includes solar PV panels, ground mounts/trackers, inverters, BIPV, LED lighting, and thin film solar products. Our flagship product are high efficiency solar modules using selective emitter technologies with up to 18.5% cell efficiency and over 15% module efficiency. Our mission is to help solar industry to achieve grid parity.

Los Angeles, California, July 17, 2009 -- Kevin Gao, VP of CA Solar LLC delivered a speech at ACORE Conference at USC Davidson Conference Center: US - Jiangsu China Solar Business Summit on July 17, 2009. Kevin's speech was "Challenges and Opportunities for Chinese Solar Manufacturers during Financial Crisis". In his speech, Kevin suggested Chinese solar manufacturers invest solar farms directly, invest in North America manufacturing operations, and invest in new products and technologies thru partnership and M&A. His key notes were well received by Chinese solar delegates, local community green advocates, investors, reporters, etc. "There is over-investment in module assembly and its upper stream in cell, wafer, ingot, and silicon productions, and under-investment in downstream in system integration and solar farm project development", Kevin stated, "The once-in-a-century financial crisis created once-in-a-century investment opportunities for Chinese investors. Those manufacturers who positions themself well in the end market will be the winners."

The American Council On Renewable Energy (ACORE) works to bring all forms of renewable energy into the mainstream of America’s economy and lifestyle. ACORE accomplishes much of its work by convening the leaders in each of these sectors, publishing collaborative research and facilitating communications among members, their stakeholders and the media. With a focus on trade, finance and policy, ACORE promotes all renewable energy options for the production of electricity, hydrogen, fuels and end-use energy, including solar, wind, biomess, biofuel, biomass, hydro, ocean, waste, geothermal, etc.

Buffalo, New York, May 17th, 2009 -- CA Solar LLC announced that CA Solar successfully completed "Solar 2009" Conference and Exhibition as an exhibitor. "This year's conference and exhibition attracted record number of attendees in its 38 years history. We are glad that we made the decision to come here and see such record turnout." said Mr. Kevin Gao, VP of CA Solar. "There were a lot of people coming from Ontario, Canada this year. We believe Ontario, Canada may become the next hot growth area for solar industry due to government's recent announcement of FIT similar to German model. Our solar panel products already have obtained CSA certification per UL1703 and ULc1703 standard, therefore we are well positioned to grow our business there."

SOLAR 2009 is America’s leading conference on the emerging trends, technology, and opportunities shaping the new energy economy, hosted by American Solar Energy Society. Now in its 38th year, SOLAR 2009, introduces you to the leaders, innovators, and entrepreneurs moving the industry forward. For more information about Solar 2009 and American Solar Energy Society, please go to www.ases.org

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Solar 2009 Exhibition, Buffalo, NY

ACORE Speech at US - Jiangsu China Solar Business Summit

May 11th, 2009

CA Solar LLC Attends "Solar 2009" Conference and Exhibition in Buffalo, New York

Buffalo, New York, May 11, 2009 -- CA Solar LLC announced that CA Solar attended "Solar 2009" Conference and Exhibition as an exhibitor. "The objective for being an exhibitor is to introduce CA Solar LLC to solar professionals, researchers, entrepreneurs, and to introduce our high efficiency high quality products." said Mr. Kevin Gao, VP of CA Solar. "We are expanding our sales channels, seeking business partners to work together in promoting solar energy. See you at the Solar 2009 show."

SOLAR 2009 is America’s leading conference on the emerging trends, technology, and opportunities shaping the new energy economy, hosted by American Solar Energy Society. Now in its 38th year, SOLAR 2009, introduces you to the leaders, innovators, and entrepreneurs moving the industry forward. For more information about Solar 2009 and American Solar Energy Society, please go to www.ases.org

March 30th, 2009

CA Solar LLC joined Northern California Solar Association

San Jose, California, March 30, 2009 -- CA Solar LLC announced that CA Solar joined Northern California Solar Association as a corporate member. "This represents CA Solar's engagement in promoting solar energy and dedication in solar community." said Mr. Kevin Gao, VP of CA Solar. "We will continue to look for other opportunities and solar communities which we may want to be a part of in the future in order to step up our commitment in promoting renewable energy and green environment."

The Northern California Solar Energy Association (NorCal Solar) is a non-profit educational organization whose mission is to accelerate the use of solar energy technology through the exchange of information. Since 1975 this membership-based group has educated tens of thousands of Californians about solar energy solutions through our events, publications, information center, website, and advocacy programs. For additional information about NorCal Solar, please go to www.norcalsolar.org.